Latest earthquakes near Rangpur, Rangpur Division today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rangpur, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rangpur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rangpur (also known as Rangpur City), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Rangpur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rangpur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rangpur and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 06:58PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:57PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:13AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning 176km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 163km from Rikaze in China.
Rangpur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rangpur, Rangpur Division in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rangpur roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rangpur in 2020. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rangpur that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rangpur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rangpur during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 115 | 93.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rangpur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rangpur occurred on Sep 12, 2018 10:50 local time (Asia/Dhaka timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) north-east of Rangpur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rangpur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:36, 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-east of Rangpur. It is the strongest earthquake near Rangpur in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rangpur, Rangpur Division in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Rangpur.
Nearest earthquakes from Rangpur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rangpur, Rangpur Division. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rangpur.
When was the last earthquake in Rangpur, Rangpur Division?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangpur on the night of January 21, 2025 at 03:03 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 340km north-northwest of Rangpur at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rangpur, Rangpur Division in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rangpur, Rangpur Division?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangpur on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:36 local time (Asia/Dhaka). The center of this earthquake was located 286km northwest of Rangpur at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rangpur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rangpur, Rangpur Division?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rangpur. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
